There are marked schisms evidenced regarding individual approaches to health.
Category: Healthy Food
Healthy food, in general, is defined as food that provides the body with the nutrients needed to function optimally, maintain well-being, and have energy> Emphasizing is given to a balanced and varied diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats, while limiting saturated and trans fats, added sugars, and sodium.
Unconscious Eating . . . Subconsciously.
The act of eating has been turned into an unconscious, gustatory, calorie consuming food-fest.
The Power of Hot Peppers
There are people who readily eat hot peppers. Those who consume them, especially the hotter varieties, derive a definite, euphoric stimulation from the act. The ability to consume the 'hotter' peppers does have a genetic component. The more TRPV1 receptors that one has allows for more 'pain' to be experienced when bound to by capsaicin. … Continue reading The Power of Hot Peppers
The way that I eat . . . . .
I am regularly questioned about the consistency of my dietary regimen. I do consume adequate amounts of nutrients, albeit on the lower end of the spectrum. Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat amounts are qualitatively assessed pre and post consumption. I eat to live; gustatory indulgence does not figure into my approach to dietary intake. I suppose that … Continue reading The way that I eat . . . . .
Constituents of Physiological Aging
Physiological aging can be concurrent with the chronological aging process. Yet, one can enacts measures to mitigate the impact of chronology.
Stay the course (for wellness)
I wish to extend a full-hearted congratulations to those New Year’s Resolution exercisers who have stuck it out to this point.
The efficacy of group fitness
Group fitness is a major part of the modern fitness tapestry and contributes to many people being consistent with their wellness endeavors.
Importance of Portion Proportion
The season of excess is upon us. Snacks here. Dinners there. Food jumps out from everywhere . . . .
Protein intake in the human diet.
As one who is aging, I have often pondered “How much protein is enough, too much, not enough”?
Community Alternatives
A community will thrive based on the degree to which knowledge is coalesced and disseminated, skills are shared, resources are combined, and cooperation is experienced.
Ab-Sutra Wellness and Fitness 